Morocco Vulnerable to Pirates, Cybersecurity Leaks

Morocco has been facing an escalating wave of cyberattacks over the past two years, targeting both public and private institutions. These attacks have resulted in leaks of personal and sensitive data belonging to officials and citizens alike. The threats propagated through groups such as "Jabrouth" are considered highly dangerous, especially after documents related to real estate purchases and the salaries of senior officials were made public. According to data from "Kaspersky," Morocco experienced approximately 20.7 million hacking attempts in the first half of 2025, while Microsoft recorded 12.6 million attacks throughout 2024. The sophistication of these methods has increased, often utilizing artificial intelligence. These leaks and reports raise concerns about the capacity of Moroccan security agencies to effectively protect data, especially as the attacks targeted sensitive devices such as the National Social Security Fund. Such breaches threaten the country's economic, social, and national security. The identities of the attackers remain unclear, but they are often attributed to groups described by sources as hacking activists using leaks to pursue political objectives. There is also the possibility that the stolen data is exploited for blackmail and fraud, either through sale or by being used in opposition political campaigns. These developments raise questions about the effectiveness of Morocco's cybersecurity infrastructure, particularly at the level of security agencies responsible for safeguarding state systems. One would expect these bodies to be more fortified, yet they continue to face breaches and leaks of sensitive information.

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